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VA SB529
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danny Diggs
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AI Summary
- Amends training requirements for school security officers who carry firearms, replacing "active shooter emergency response" with "critical incident preparedness and response" training
- Adds "behavioral threat assessment" as a required training component for armed school security officers in public and private schools
- Requires armed school security officers to complete training from federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies covering critical incident preparedness, emergency evacuation procedures, and behavioral threat assessment
- Updates both § 9.1-102 (Department of Criminal Justice Services powers) and § 22.1-280.2:1 (school security officer employment) to reflect the revised terminology and training standards
Legislative Description
Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/13/2026
Education: Public Education1/29/2026
Education and Health1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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